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XAD 928X

1982 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,565 mi
Last recorded64,565 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cortina57,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 928X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,614 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres cracking

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres cracking

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,104 miles

o/s/f tyre cut inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 46,926 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,330 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 42,319 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,349 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,807 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 27,782 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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XAD 928X is a 1982 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,071 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAD 928X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAD 928X registered?

XAD 928X is a 1982 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 May 1982.

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